SOLUTION: How do you solve this proportion:
z is to 7, as 16 is to 56
It must be solved with algebra.
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Question 294190: How do you solve this proportion:
z is to 7, as 16 is to 56
It must be solved with algebra.
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, Deina:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hint: The phrase "z is to 7, as 16 is to 56 " simply translates to the equation . I'll let you solve the equation.
Answer by Deina(147) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
When working with proportions like this, always remember:
Cross multiply and you will find that ad = bc
Now we will set this up using your data:
cross multiplying gives us:
Divide both sides by 56:
and we find that
z = 2
and bob's your uncle!
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